https://dudodiprj2sv7.cloudfront.net/product-logos/hy/8H/KPSCXIULUTJU.JPEGPowerDMSPowerDMS in Law Enforcement2018-11-12T21:22:56.768ZPowerDMS provides the user with a 'one-stop' database for all agency-related documents, training, surveys, and accreditation-related processes
PowerDMS is used by the agency for both accreditation purposes, assessment management, and as a document resource center. All policies and procedures are created in PowerDMS which provides a real-time tracking of the approval related activities. Once the document is approved, we track user review and signature for the document. Additionally, we use PowerDMS to provide remote web-based training to staff by incorporating video, PowerPoint presentations, policies, and other documents. The Training module is used to track all training requests, courses, and certificates.,PowerDMS provides management with a real-time tracking of policy reviews, approvals, and signatures. This is a great benefit for risk management.
PowerDMS allows users to incorporate remote, web-based training in a variety of formats including, but not limited to, video, PowerPoint, miscellaneous documents, interactive activities, and tests.
PowerDMS provides a very robust search engine that is very user-friendly.,PowerDMS has a mobile application that is available, however, at this time functionality is limited. That being said, the developers are very active in communicating with their customers and are constantly looking to improve all of their services.,10,PowerDMS has saved the agency significant money through paper and printing costs. All documents are now electronic.
As a law enforcement agency, we often receive requests for policies, procedures and individual training records. PowerDMS provides the ability to quickly identify these documents and send them to the requester electronically.
PowerDMS has significantly improved our ability to provide briefing training that is targeted to the specific audience.,,122,1,Policy and Procedure development and tracking.
Accreditation management.
Remote training.,We are able to provide near real-time training to staff by incorporating both body-worn camera video and other video sources into a training program. Each program includes the applicable policy or guiding document and a brief test to ensure the end-user understands the goals and objectives of the course.,We anticipate purchasing the forward facing documents component of PowerDMS in 2019 as another tool for agency transparency to the public.,10,Yes,Price
Product Features
Product Usability
Product Reputation
Vendor Reputation
Existing Relationship with the Vendor,We would not change from PowerDMS as the product has given us everything promised and more.,Implemented in-house,No,Change management was a big part of the implementation and was well-handled,As with any new product, we experienced a learning curve. This was easily remedied through both the PowerDMS provided training and in-house orientations to the various aspects of the product.,10,No,10,Yes,PowerDMS conducts remote backups frequently throughout the day. While working within an assessment, my agency experienced internal computer issues which caused the deletion of several critical documents. PowerDMS was contacted and they were quickly able to retrieve the missing documents within their program which greatly reduced my stress level.,Pushing new or revised policies to staff is seamless in PowerDMS. Upload the document, assign it to the appropriate staff, and send.
Creating a training course with various attachments such as video, maps, documents, etc. is simple and well received by staff.
Running reports is quick and simple in PowerDMS. This includes users, documents, training related material, workflows, etc.,As with any product, there is always a learning curve. PowerDMS provides excellent online and live support to assist with any task.,Yes,10Ed GoodmanWorth it!2018-08-23T23:58:48.567ZOur agency utilizes the full package of PowerDMS! From documents and policy management, to training and accreditation. Every employee uses the program! It cuts down on the paper filing of training records like in the past.,Training management
Document management
Creation of certificates within the software.,Most of my complaints or suggestions are regarding the iPhone app. I wish there were more administrative functions on the app, such as approving workflows from training requests or document approvals, along with managing user profiles such as password resets.,10,We've spent a lot of money on PowerDMS over the years but it was found to be worthwhile.,,Deputy,300,5,Accreditation
Training Management
Policy Management,Started attaching scans of training certificates to get rid of the old filing cabinet system.,We want to create some sort of checks and balances system for approving people to work details based on required training.
We want to create a check list for acquired training to issue commisions.,10,No,Product Features
Product Usability
Product Reputation,I was not part of this process so I'm not sure.,Implemented in-house,No,Training the whole department for usage.,5,10,Our current CALEA Accreditation disappeared in the middle of our onsite assessment and they were able to recover it immediately!!!!!,The policy management,Sometimes it's cumbersome to update training records or courses in bulk.,Yes,10Ethan DunnPowerDMS for the win!2018-11-29T21:04:58.457ZPowerDMS houses all of our policies, forms and training. Before PowerDMS we had policies on 3 different sites, now they are on one easy to search and use site. We would run into problems of policies not be updated in all spots, so now that they are in one location, updating is no longer messy and it removes room for error.,Support desk is fantastic!
Organization
Listening to requests of customers,Course/certificate can get confusing,10,More staff involvement on policies,Bethany Elliott-ThulUseful and practical2018-09-07T21:50:42.350ZThe software helps to organize and efficiently disseminate documents, policies, memos, training, and surveys to our employees. Being able to run reports and track who has done what has been a great help. We save a significant amount of time building our accreditation files in the program as compared to building them in hard copy.,The ease of use makes this a highly powerful tool that is only limited by your creativity in how to use it.
I love that the staff take you through every step of the way, and not just sell it to you and dump it on you.
Ease of use, efficiency, cloud based, good customer service, a lot of flexibility for personal style.,Some of the features should be quicker to come. While I work for a rather small municipality, I've seen some items that would make PDMS much more efficient (from my perspective) and I would like to see them implemented.
I have nothing that I could say I dislike.
Really, the only thing I don't like is, I wish it was smarter, and you just need to confirm your up loads, and not highlight everything.,10,Organization. With manual filing, there were documents placed in the wrong folders. It was also more time-consuming to find requested documents. Record-keeping of policy sign off is a breeze, as well as ensuring we are meeting accreditation standards.
We are developing a lot of policies and procedures suing the program. Our main focus is keeping up with the CALEA standards relating to law enforcement and this system is a fantastic tool for this purpose.,Deltek Costpoint, Iris PR Software, Accruent 360FacilityJulio Gomez RamirezI have the Power! PowerDMS is the Thundercat's meow.2018-08-28T16:52:29.735ZPowerDMS is used by the College Station Fire Department to organize and publish our policies and protocols. It is used across the entire organization, though more heavily at the chief officers' level. PowerDMS addresses our need to communicate policy changes and receive feedback from our members. Many of our 160+ users use the app to have access to documents on-the-go.,PowerDMS uses a forum to address common technical questions. If I have a question, I can easily find someone who has already asked that question and a detailed answer.
PowerDMS makes uploading and organizing documents easy. It's drag and drop.
PowerDMS is customizable and has some automatic report and notification features that I use to drive my fire chief crazy.,I'd like to see PowerDMS fix the bug that changes the capital letters in my file names to first capital only. Every time I upload CPR or EMS, it changes to Cpr and Ems.,9,Our return from PowerDMS has been fewer miscommunications and misunderstandings.
It has saved time in the editing and consensus process.
It has increased our accountability.Stuart Marrs

PowerDMS provides the user with a 'one-stop' database for all agency-related documents, training, surveys, and accreditation-related processes

PowerDMS is used by the agency for both accreditation purposes, assessment management, and as a document resource center. All policies and procedures are created in PowerDMS which provides a real-time tracking of the approval related activities. Once the document is approved, we track user review and signature for the document. Additionally, we use PowerDMS to provide remote web-based training to staff by incorporating video, PowerPoint presentations, policies, and other documents. The Training module is used to track all training requests, courses, and certificates.

PowerDMS has a mobile application that is available, however, at this time functionality is limited. That being said, the developers are very active in communicating with their customers and are constantly looking to improve all of their services.

PowerDMS is an excellent tool to be used in a law enforcement setting. Being able to run reports on policies and procedures gives management the ability to verify that these documents have been reviewed, received and understood by staff. It also provides a central repository for all critical documents including policies, procedures, training courses and certificates, accreditation related materials, maps, and countless other activities.

Our agency utilizes the full package of PowerDMS! From documents and policy management, to training and accreditation. Every employee uses the program! It cuts down on the paper filing of training records like in the past.

Most of my complaints or suggestions are regarding the iPhone app. I wish there were more administrative functions on the app, such as approving workflows from training requests or document approvals, along with managing user profiles such as password resets.

Very worthwhile for policy and procedure management. The ability to revise and republish a document instantly to everyone is fantastic! And the ability to schedule a review based on a particular time frame or date is absolutely awesome, and I'm ashamed we never realized this function prior to this year.

PowerDMS houses all of our policies, forms and training. Before PowerDMS we had policies on 3 different sites, now they are on one easy to search and use site. We would run into problems of policies not be updated in all spots, so now that they are in one location, updating is no longer messy and it removes room for error.

The software helps to organize and efficiently disseminate documents, policies, memos, training, and surveys to our employees. Being able to run reports and track who has done what has been a great help. We save a significant amount of time building our accreditation files in the program as compared to building them in hard copy.

Some of the features should be quicker to come. While I work for a rather small municipality, I've seen some items that would make PDMS much more efficient (from my perspective) and I would like to see them implemented.

I have nothing that I could say I dislike.

Really, the only thing I don't like is, I wish it was smarter, and you just need to confirm your up loads, and not highlight everything.

PowerDMS is used by the College Station Fire Department to organize and publish our policies and protocols. It is used across the entire organization, though more heavily at the chief officers' level. PowerDMS addresses our need to communicate policy changes and receive feedback from our members. Many of our 160+ users use the app to have access to documents on-the-go.

PowerDMS is well suited for an organization that is spread out by time and distance. We have 6 stations and three shifts, but PowerDMS keeps us on the same page. In the past, we had documents and forms in numerous locations, this program allowed us to consolidate and tidy-up our storage.

PowerDMS is being used by the Police, Fire and Communications departments in the City that I work for. We use it for policy and procedure, training, law updates, certifications, annual required training and accreditation.

It sometimes appears as though the twenty minute inactivity timer sometimes runs a little short. If there was a way to temporarily adjust it on a user by user basis, that would be helpful instead of having to sign in all the time.

I would like to be able to do an attachment search by title for our Accreditation Proofs without needing Administrator rights.

Create some additional, more involved, PowerDMS Bootcamp modules that are for those who have completed the first four and are looking for some advanced training.

This is being used by our entire company, we are a continuing care retirement community and needed access for almost 500 users.This helps with the constant policy updates that are needed in healthcare, the annual requirements regarding annual training, and how to keep communication flowing easier than through email. This system is a huge boost for the healthcare industry

PowerDMS is well suited for anyone who has multiple polices, contracts, required trainings, or important documents that need reviewed, updated, or completed. This has changed healthcare for the better and is making it easier to complete tasks with limited budgets and large workloads.

PowerDMS is the document management system we utilize to house all of our Standard Operating Procedures, Policies, Training, Certifications, etc. The ability to edit documents in PowerDMS streamlines the process for housing documentation, as well as provides the ability to compare previous versions to currently updated copies. The ability to create a workflow, and allow permissions for certain users for various documents makes this software particularly unique and beneficial to the organization. PowerDMS is a fantastic software tool and I would recommend it to anyone.

I particularly like the function of being able to hyperlink documents within PowerDMS. For example, I can create a checklist for credentials and hyperlink the certificate or license to the checklist.

Our organization uses PowerDMS tagging to create "buckets" for various departments. The organization uses a list of about 20 tags and this makes finding documents very easy.

The ability to customize workflow is a crucial feature our organization uses in PowerDMS. I can set-up a workflow so that all users in the first stage must approve before going to the next stage, or allow everyone to view for approval at the same time. I also like that you can set an expiration date which makes it much less to keep up with when a policy or procedure needs to be reviewed. Whether that is annual, biannually, etc.

I think for those administrators who use PowerDMS often, it has to be very intuitive. However, I find that users who do not regularly use the system do not always utilize some of the efficient functionalities.

PowerDMS is well suited for mid to large organizations, especially those that may be geographically spread out. As a document management system, it not only operates as a cloud for housing information, but it streamlines processes for creating, updating, and sending documentation. It creates an archive of previous versions of documents and allows organizations to track training and certificates. Additionally, I find it particularly helpful that each document created has its own unique hyperlink which can be used for linking documents within the system.

Currently, PowerDMS is used as a document management system that houses all of our policies and general orders. The entire organization uses the system from the top down and it has been very useful in keeping all employees on the same page. Every employee not only has access to the desktop version of PDMS but they also use the mobile app for many reasons. The mobile app allows supervisors to search certain General Orders in the field to ensure adherence and quality of service to our community.

PDMS keep every aspect of our policies intact and easy to access. We have had questions in the field on everything to uniform and appearance to pursuit policies and we're able to research and provide an educated answer right there using the mobile app. Keeping all historical data of previous policies have come in very useful when the media wants to know what changed.

Our Student Wellness division has several departments, including a health center, counseling center, wellness promotion, disability resource center, and a diversity/women's center. We utilize PowerDMS to house policies and procedures to help ensure cross-departmental viewing, conformity of processes, and ensuring there is scheduled review of documents for accuracy. We also utilize PowerDMS for training courses and have implemented a consolidated and standardized onboarding "course" for new hires, for a few of the more closely related departments that are housed in the same building, that includes emergency protocols, HIPAA training, and infection control prevention & safety training. We hope to utilize the assessments feature for our accreditation (AAAHC-Association of Association of Ambulatory Health Care) in the near future.

PowerDMS is suited for organizations that need a consolidated place for documents and training that provides the ability to easily track usage, task completion, and revisions. The ability to distribute documents to staff for signature and have that documented is a huge time-saver. For example, policies and procedures that should be periodically reviewed and/or signed off on can be maintained, revised, and distributed to staff all from withing PowerDMS. PowerDMS may be less suitable for smaller organizations, 15 people or less, where tracking can be done manually and the cost of the product may not support the benefits gained.

PowerDMS is utilized by our Police Department for policy and accreditation management. We also keep training records and department forms on the site as a "one-stop-shop" for officers to find resources. It has been an incredibly useful tool for managing accreditation assessments and making policy editing and approval much easier. Our officers like having access to a searchable database of our policies and department forms. Access feels much more open and easy to navigate.

PowerDMS was originally purchased for managing standards compliance with one of our accrediting bodies. For that purpose, it shines. The ability to link documents to relevant standards, upload specific documents or even video to bullet point standards, and manage tasks for each standard are far and away were PowerDMS shines. I was pleasantly surprised to find, after some time playing, that it does a great job with training records and courses. It's helpful for tracking users classes, certifications and expiration dates of certificates.

We mainly use PowerDMS for tracking accreditation for law enforcement, communications, and corrections. We also use PowerDMS for issuing policies and tracking employee signatures, as well as agency training. Prior to PowerDMS, we had filing cabinets full of accreditation compliance files. We also had piles of sign-off sheets for employee's signatures after the release or revision to a policy. Those are now all electronically stored and easily assessable in PowerDMS.

We use PowerDMS to house policies and procedures, manuals, and important documents, as well as to provide training programs. The ability to track where users are located within the organization is a bonus. Seeing when documents were signed for is an invaluable tool for quality assurance.

PowerDMS allows our agency to ensure all policies and procedures are available to our officers 24/7, and that the most current version is the one they see. It has simplified the distribution process and lets us know, through the electronic signature process, that officers are reading updates and new directives.

It is used for our entire CALEA accreditation process. It also provides online access to the department general orders and tracks receipt of revisions. We also use it for online training and completion documentation.

PowerDMS is being used by our entire organization for policies and procedures. It allows us to publish policies and have employees sign the policy. We also use PowerDMS for storing our property inspections and permits. We can set expiration dates and alerts so our managers can reduce fines or late fees for expired inspections.

PowerDMS is well suited for storing documents and managing them, along with policies and procedures. The search feature makes finding documents or information very easy. I can't think of one application that couldn't use a data management software like PowerDMS.